3 rounds of AC down 1 to go then Taxol
HI
Well this is my first time blogging so here goes. I'm 3 rounds of AC chemo down, 1 to go. I can't believe how fast the time has gone from diagnosis, surgery and now here, nearly halfway through my chemo treatment. After the last chemo treatment in 2 weeks I have 12 weeks of taxol. Not sure what to expect but hope and believe it's easier.
For those new to AC chemo, this has been easier than I thought. Not easy but better than expected. Day 1 to 3 I'm tired and sleep a lot. Day 4 to 6 are the worse as i'm feeling better but not quite well and that's frustrating. I just tell myself it will pass and that this is killing those stray cells. It's all worth it.
The one thing I've learnt so far as is that even if I have a day I think I can't do this, I can and it's amazing you can do this and survive. I have great friends, a great work team (although have given up now until all treatment is over) and a great community. I couldn't be luckier. The hospital is 10 minutes away as is all treatment.
For those just starting this journey, strange as it may seem and scary as it is, there are lots of silver linings and positives. I'm sure I'll be a better person at the end of all this.
My new goal now I'm having a break from work is to make sure I walk a bit every day - that bit of fresh air definitely helps the spirit and body - and to keep calm, do what's best for me and my family every day and be thankful I ive in these amazing medical times. The Drs seems to have something for every symptom (not that I've had too many so far luckily) and we're truly the lucky ones to benefit from all the research!!
I also did the Look Good Feel Better workshop on Monday and it was great fun! Definitely worth doing for anyone out there thinking about it. I also learnt if you're wearing a wig - stay clear of patio heaters!!!! I nearly caught on fire - I could feel my wig heating up FAST!
Until the next post - after my last AC and right before Christmas - take care everyone! Lx